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March 3, 2018

Torino and Milan live with Zucchero

Hotei was delighted to be invited back to Italy to perform on stage again with his friend Zucchero, this time as part of his “Wanted” Tour, at shows in Torino (28th February) and Milan (2nd March). That was their eighth and ninth times sharing the stage together!...

Hotei was delighted to be invited back to Italy to perform on stage again with his friend Zucchero, this time as part of his “Wanted” Tour, at shows in Torino (28th February) and Milan (2nd March). That was their eighth and ninth times sharing the stage together!

March 2, 2018

First headline show in Italy!

Hotei will perform his first ever headline show in Italy, at Serraglio in Milan on 11th October, as part of his 2018 Euro Tour. Tickets available from 8th March at 10am CET (Europe) time – HERE Says Hotei: “I am so thrilled to be able to come back to Italy for my first ever headline […]...

Hotei will perform his first ever headline show in Italy, at Serraglio in Milan on 11th October, as part of his 2018 Euro Tour. Tickets available from 8th March at 10am CET (Europe) time – HERE

Says Hotei:

“I am so thrilled to be able to come back to Italy for my first ever headline show! I have been so lucky to have built an amazing friendship with Zucchero who has been very supportive, inviting me to guest at so many of his shows, including Arena di Verona, San Remo and now on his Wanted Tour, in Torino and Milano.

So I hope I have made a good impression on Zucchero’s audience. My guitar playing is very emotional and passionate, which I would like to present to fans of great music in Italy. I won’t disappoint you, so please don’t hesitate to come see my show! Looking forward to meeting you in October with my amazing band!”

February 2, 2018

Brian Setzer!

Hotei joined old friend and American guitar supremo Brian Setzer on stage at his Tokyo show yesterday, celebrating 25 years of the Brian Setzer Orchestra!...

Hotei joined old friend and American guitar supremo Brian Setzer on stage at his Tokyo show yesterday, celebrating 25 years of the Brian Setzer Orchestra!

January 23, 2018

“Kill To Love You” – official video

The official video for “Kill To Love You” featuring Matt Tuck was made by combining footage from the sci-fi movie “Attraction” with footage from some recent Hotei live performances in Japan, and turned out great! View HERE...

The official video for “Kill To Love You” featuring Matt Tuck was made by combining footage from the sci-fi movie “Attraction” with footage from some recent Hotei live performances in Japan, and turned out great!

“Kill To Love You” single released TODAY

“Kill To Love You”, featuring Matt Tuck from British rock band Bullet for My Valentine, as featured in the trailers for sci-fi film “Attraction”, is released worldwide today, via all the usual buy and streaming outlets HERE...

“Kill To Love You”, featuring Matt Tuck from British rock band Bullet for My Valentine, as featured in the trailers for sci-fi film “Attraction”, is released worldwide today, via all the usual buy and streaming outlets HERE

January 3, 2018

“Kill To Love You” single release

Kill To Love You ((KTLY), from the Strangers album, is being released as a stand alone single worldwide on 12th January 2018. Featuring Matt Tuck from Bullet For My Valentine, who also co-wrote the song, KTLY features in the trailer for forthcoming movie Attraction, which is released in the UK on 19th January, and at […]...

Kill To Love You ((KTLY), from the Strangers album, is being released as a stand alone single worldwide on 12th January 2018. Featuring Matt Tuck from Bullet For My Valentine, who also co-wrote the song, KTLY features in the trailer for forthcoming movie Attraction, which is released in the UK on 19th January, and at other times worldwide.

December 23, 2017

“Kill To Love You” featuring Matt Tuck

Hotei’s song “Kill To Love You” featuring Matt Tuck from British rock band Bullet For My Valentine is being used in the trailer for forthcoming movie “Attraction”, which is a Russian produced sci-fi blockbuster which was the no.1 film in Russia in 2017! You can view the trailer here...

Hotei’s song “Kill To Love You” featuring Matt Tuck from British rock band Bullet For My Valentine is being used in the trailer for forthcoming movie “Attraction”, which is a Russian produced sci-fi blockbuster which was the no.1 film in Russia in 2017! You can view the trailer here

November 10, 2017

London show announcement!

Hotei has just announced his first London show in three years, returning to the legendary Shepherds Bush Empire on 20th October 2018. Tickets are on sale on Monday 13th November. Says Hotei: “It’s such a thrill to be able to play at my favourite venue, Shepherds Bush Empire, my first show in London in three […]...

Hotei has just announced his first London show in three years, returning to the legendary Shepherds Bush Empire on 20th October 2018. Tickets are on sale on Monday 13th November.

Says Hotei:
“It’s such a thrill to be able to play at my favourite venue, Shepherds Bush Empire, my first show in London in three years! I promise I will play my guitar with a delicate, yet cutting edge and powerful sound, with the on stage chemistry completed by performing with my amazing musicians. We have arranged a fully seated venue this time, so you can enjoy my music in a more relaxed environment. I am looking forward to meeting lots of music lovers!”